Captain America Civil War Movie Facts, Easter Eggs and hidden details

50 of the most interesting Captain America Civil War easter eggs you didn't know about. Handpicked and verified, these little-known hidden details can be obscure enough most people will miss. These behind the scene easter eggs and hidden messages will give you another view of Captain America Civil War movie message.

Captain America Civil War poster
Captain America Civil War poster
Captain America Civil War Plot

Political involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.

Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan
IMDB score 7.8

Captain America Civil War Movie Easter Eggs

May is wearing Ben's wedding ring around her neck

1 - Clint Barton, Hawkeye, refers to Tony Stark as "The Futurist", which happens to be a song and album by Robert Downey Jr. which was released in 2004.

Clint Barton, Hawkeye, refers to Tony Stark as "The Futurist", which happens to be a song and album by Robert Downey Jr. which was released in 2004.

The code entered at the beginning reads 17826. When looking at an telephone keypad, the numbers correspond to spell out "STAN"

Accuracy details in Captain America Civil War

1 - The chess game in Captain America: Civil War (2016) is set up incorrectly. The board is rotated 90? and puts the kings and queens in the wrong starting positions.

The chess game in Captain America: Civil War (2016) is set up incorrectly. The board is rotated 90? and puts the kings and queens in the wrong starting positions.

Costume details in Captain America Civil War

1 - Vision is seen contemplating the role he played in the "catastrophe" he had predicted. He is holding a Rook, the only chess piece that represents a thing instead of a person.

Vision is seen contemplating the role he played in the "catastrophe" he had predicted. He is holding a Rook, the only chess piece that represents a thing instead of a person.

Rhodey's suit has mini decals of Ultron,displaying the number of robots he killed in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

1 - Tony whips out a pair of vintage pens, hoping that Steve will use one of them to sign the Sokovia Accords. Steve ultimately refuses. So metaphorically, Tony is the pen that's safely in the confines of the box (the Accords), while Steve is clearly the outlaw.

Tony whips out a pair of vintage pens, hoping that Steve will use one of them to sign the Sokovia Accords. Steve ultimately refuses. So metaphorically, Tony is the pen that's safely in the confines of the box (the Accords), while Steve is clearly the outlaw.

Captain America Civil War movie hidden details

1 - The audience is silent during Tony Stark's B.A.R.F. presentation. But in the flashback to that same scene in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), the audience is laughing, implying that Mysterio remembers this moment as a lot more humiliating than it actually was.

The audience is silent during Tony Stark's B.A.R.F. presentation. But in the flashback to that same scene in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), the audience is laughing, implying that Mysterio remembers this moment as a lot more humiliating than it actually was.

1 - <b></b>the scene with Steve watching the news, you can see to his right the drawing of the monkey in the Captain America suit he drew in the first Captain America movie (2011) regarding how he thinks the public views him in both films.

the scene with Steve watching the news, you can see to his right the drawing of the monkey in the Captain America suit he drew in the first Captain America movie (2011) regarding how he thinks the public views him in both films.

Members of Team Captain America all experience a scenario where they refuse to physically move, mirroring Steve Rogers stance on the Sokovia Accords.

Only Bucky understands the PA announcement because he mentioned that all winter soldiers can speak 30 languages.

1 - If you look closely on the right side of War Machine's chestpiece, you can see tally marks of kills in the form of tiny Ultron heads, referencing the battle for Sokovia in Age of Ultron.

If you look closely on the right side of War Machine's chestpiece, you can see tally marks of kills in the form of tiny Ultron heads, referencing the battle for Sokovia in Age of Ultron.

1 - Falcon says there are four hostiles left but we only see them take out three more. The fourth was taken out by Cap in this quick shot.

Falcon says there are four hostiles left but we only see them take out three more. The fourth was taken out by Cap in this quick shot.

1 - The Russos snuck the Bluth family stair car from Arrested Development (a sitcom in which the Russo brothers directed some episodes) into the background of the big fight scene.

The Russos snuck the Bluth family stair car from Arrested Development (a sitcom in which the Russo brothers directed some episodes) into the background of the big fight scene.

We see how and when Tony Stark receives that injury to his left arm.

1 - While showing footage from the 'Avengers', a screen indicates that there were only 74 casualties in the Battle of New York

While showing footage from the 'Avengers', a screen indicates that there were only 74 casualties in the Battle of New York

1 - Steve, Bucky and Sam all wear caps that match color of their suit

Steve, Bucky and Sam all wear caps that match color of their suit

1 - Cap drops a multi-ton jetway onto Spiderman. Despite having just met Spidey, he knows it won't kill him because, just seconds earlier, he had the perfect opportunity to gauge his strength.

Cap drops a multi-ton jetway onto Spiderman. Despite having just met Spidey, he knows it won't kill him because, just seconds earlier, he had the perfect opportunity to gauge his strength.

When Ant-Man becomes Giant Man, certain parts of his suit turn blue. Blue is the color of the Pym particles that enlarge.

1 - Cap knew Spidey was strong to hold the container because he just had an "arm wrestle" with him seconds before. So cap didn't try to kill Spidey, but knew that he would be strong enough to hold the falling container.

Cap knew Spidey was strong to hold the container because he just had an "arm wrestle" with him seconds before. So cap didn't try to kill Spidey, but knew that he would be strong enough to hold the falling container.

1 - Avengers (2012) deleted scene shows Tony Stark's parent's date of death that matches up with their date of death in Captain America Civil War (2016), assuming their bodies were found the next morning.

Avengers (2012) deleted scene shows Tony Stark's parent's date of death that matches up with their date of death in Captain America Civil War (2016), assuming their bodies were found the next morning.

1 - As Wanda draws the gas out of the Institute for Infectious Diseases, she also uses her powers to create a shield from bullets

As Wanda draws the gas out of the Institute for Infectious Diseases, she also uses her powers to create a shield from bullets

1 - Clint introduces himself to T'challa and gets shot down. But in Avengers Endgame, we see that T'challa has come to acknowledge his fellow Avenger.

Clint introduces himself to T'challa and gets shot down. But in Avengers Endgame, we see that T'challa has come to acknowledge his fellow Avenger.

1 - When Steve examines the gear left behind by Crossbones' men, a bomb is clearly visible inside the jacket, Crossbones later tries to kill Steve with a bomb vest, and Steve says he should've seen it coming

When Steve examines the gear left behind by Crossbones' men, a bomb is clearly visible inside the jacket, Crossbones later tries to kill Steve with a bomb vest, and Steve says he should've seen it coming

Tony's reaction to the security footage is very personal. He lunges at Bucky but without the suit powers. Doesn't activate any thrusters, you don't hear any sounds, just raw emotion and blind rage. It's also how Cap can hold him back so easily.

1 - Scar tissue can be seen on Tony Stark's chest where the Arc reactor was removed in Iron Man 3 (2013).

Scar tissue can be seen on Tony Stark's chest where the Arc reactor was removed in Iron Man 3 (2013).

Vision is cooking a real world Paprikash recipe (recipe in the comments)

The color orange is prominently used in 3 consecutive scenes denoting the state of readiness before a red alert is issued.

During the Winter Soldier's breakout, Tony only manages to fire two shots with his watch/hand repulsor. The gadget was inspired by the Remington Derringer, a tiny pocket pistol which could only fire two shots.

When T'Challa land in the airport, although he lands from a height his landing is silent because his suit is a shock absorbent stealth suit which is in line with the comics.

1 - War Machine has 003 displayed on his armour because this is his third suit.

War Machine has 003 displayed on his armour because this is his third suit.

1 - Rumlow mentions Bucky which distracts Steve Rogers long enough for Rumlow to detonate the bomb. Steve acknowledged that he went "all sappy" when he heard the name Bucky. In Avengers Endgame (2019) he uses the same tactic to distract and beat his past self

Rumlow mentions Bucky which distracts Steve Rogers long enough for Rumlow to detonate the bomb. Steve acknowledged that he went "all sappy" when he heard the name Bucky. In Avengers Endgame (2019) he uses the same tactic to distract and beat his past self

1 - <b></b>the airport battle after Falcon hit Iron man with Redwing drone , for a split second you can see that Iron Man was trying to took him down with a projectile net.

the airport battle after Falcon hit Iron man with Redwing drone , for a split second you can see that Iron Man was trying to took him down with a projectile net.

1 - Spider-Man takes out Cap's leg, telling Steve that Tony "said to go for your legs." As Cap runs to regain his shield, Spidey webs up his hands so that he can't grab it. Rogers then jump spins with his legs, using Peter's own webs against him. (Only pic I could get)

Spider-Man takes out Cap's leg, telling Steve that Tony "said to go for your legs." As Cap runs to regain his shield, Spidey webs up his hands so that he can't grab it. Rogers then jump spins with his legs, using Peter's own webs against him. (Only pic I could get)

1 - Jim Rash's cameo in Captain America: Civil War (2016) is a call back to Elon Musk's cameo in Iron Man 2 (2010). They both approach Tony with potential inventions; one an electric jet and the other a self-cooking hot dog.

Jim Rash's cameo in Captain America: Civil War (2016) is a call back to Elon Musk's cameo in Iron Man 2 (2010). They both approach Tony with potential inventions; one an electric jet and the other a self-cooking hot dog.

Captain America: Civil War Ant-man disables the weapons systems in the left arm of Ironman's armor. The next time you see his HUD, you see his left arm blinking red. (Starts at 3:37)

1 - Tony's targeting systems get damaged. This is visibly shown from him getting hit in the eye by his blast.

Tony's targeting systems get damaged. This is visibly shown from him getting hit in the eye by his blast.

You can see Spider-Man's spidey sense in action as his suit's "eyes" dilate before he dodges debris. (x-post r/marvelstudios)

1 - Spider-man beats back Cap using strategy from Stark, who told him to for Cap's legs: But he forgets that advice in the very next scene.

Spider-man beats back Cap using strategy from Stark, who told him to for Cap's legs: But he forgets that advice in the very next scene.

When Cap, Bucky and Tony are entering the winter soldier facility, Tony picks up 1 heat signature. They find Zemo but Black Panther remains hidden. Black Panther's suit completely masks thermal signatures.

Cap doesn't show the Avengers logo to indicate he is not in the team anymore. In Avengers: Endgame (2019) we can see the logo on the shoulder bash which confirms he joined back in The Avengers.

The epitaph of Nick Fury's grave stone the beginning of Ezekiel 25:17 from Pulp Fiction

1 - When Tony calls in Spider-Man, he yells, "Underoos!" It's a nice subtle piece of humor referencing the superhero themed underwear from the 70's. Originally marketed to kids, Tony is poking fun at Spider-Man's young age.

When Tony calls in Spider-Man, he yells, "Underoos!" It's a nice subtle piece of humor referencing the superhero themed underwear from the 70's. Originally marketed to kids, Tony is poking fun at Spider-Man's young age.

1 - When Peter admits he's Spider-Man, Tony says "not in that onesie you're not", to which Peter replies "it's not a onesie". Then in Spider-Man: Homecoming, its revealed that Tony pretty much gave Peter a onesie.

When Peter admits he's Spider-Man, Tony says "not in that onesie you're not", to which Peter replies "it's not a onesie". Then in Spider-Man: Homecoming, its revealed that Tony pretty much gave Peter a onesie.

1 - Tony Stark visits the 'Raft' to discuss Cap's whereabouts with the non-Avengers being held there. Barton says, ""The Futurist, Gentlemen! The Futurist is here! ..." This is a super subtle nod to Downey's 2004 Jazz album "The Futurist."

Tony Stark visits the 'Raft' to discuss Cap's whereabouts with the non-Avengers being held there. Barton says, ""The Futurist, Gentlemen! The Futurist is here! ..." This is a super subtle nod to Downey's 2004 Jazz album "The Futurist."

1 - The seating of the characters parallels their fate in Avengers Infinity War (2018). The one on the right die, while the one on the left survive, with Tony stranded off far away from the others.

The seating of the characters parallels their fate in Avengers Infinity War (2018). The one on the right die, while the one on the left survive, with Tony stranded off far away from the others.

Cap charges with his shield up even though the gunman is still getting into position on top of a car and not firing yet, just in case he managed to get a shot off before he gets to him.

1 - Captain America's "low-profile" getaway car only has one working tail-light.

Captain America's "low-profile" getaway car only has one working tail-light.

1 - Wanda's globe shows the continent of Africa as she watches the news report on Wakandan casualties in the Lagos explosion.

Wanda's globe shows the continent of Africa as she watches the news report on Wakandan casualties in the Lagos explosion.

1 - Nick Fury's (played by Samuel L. Jackson) gravestone has the quote "The path of a righteous man..." -Ezekiel 25:17. This is the quote that Samuel L. Jackson's character Jules Winnfield says before he kills somebody in the movie Pulp Fiction (1994).

Nick Fury's (played by Samuel L. Jackson) gravestone has the quote "The path of a righteous man..." -Ezekiel 25:17. This is the quote that Samuel L. Jackson's character Jules Winnfield says before he kills somebody in the movie Pulp Fiction (1994).